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Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING. Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob paints natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction remind viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.”

This painting depicts a humble rowboat waiting on a quiet beach for the day’s excursion.
Bob Ross creates a snow-bound cabin at sunset using blue effets.
Nicholas Hankins paints an old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.
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  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 42
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  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 39
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 38
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 37
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 36
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 35
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 34
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  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 30
Bob ross captures a special moment in time when the tropical seas and trees face darkening skies.
Travel into mountain country with Bob Ross.
Bob Ross achieves some unique effects on canvas.
Venture down a fall-themed pathway with artist Bob Ross.
Bob Ross transports viewers to beautiful grassy mountains and a serene valley lake
Bob Ross takes viewers on a journey from summer into winter.
Join Bob Ross for a uniquely framed look at an early morning on the water.
Bob Ross paints a scene with not just one, but two! happy little waterfalls.
Bob Ross captures a delightfully tranquil fishing spot,
Travel along with Bob Ross and discover the serenity of a quiet cabin.
Enjoy the expanse of the wilderness with Bob Ross,
Join Bob Ross as he paints a novel twist in his beautiful wooded scene.
Watch along as Bob Ross paints a beautiful East Coast mountain scene.
See Bob Ross paint a charming little rowboat awaiting its next journey.
Join Bob Ross on a warm winter morning as he captures the freshness of a new day!
Bob Ross paints a lush green valley and a beautiful waterfall.
Bob Ross captures a essence of summertime.
As evening draws nigh at home on the river, a silence begins to settle under a full moon.
Bob Ross delights us in the discovery of a leafless forest mirrored in the cold stillness of winter.
Bob Ross shows us a massive, snowy mountain admiring the sight of a beautiful, flowing waterfall.
Bob Ross creates the perfect landscape with stirring sky and gentle mountains.
This painting depicts a humble rowboat waiting on a quiet beach for the day’s excursion.
Bob Ross takes us into the incredible beauty of the deser
Travel with Bob Ross along America’s humble country roads.
Visit with Bob Ross as he paints a beautiful fall day down in the valley.
Bob Ross takes you to a lovely spot deep in the woods.
Quiet and soft, this sweet morning winter scene is a real Bob Ross classic.
Bob Ross paints a small cabin under the most majestic mountain range.
Travel deep into the middle of winter where shades of blue create the stark reality of the season.
Bob Ross illustrates the illusion of infinity as mountain and water fade into the distance.